by Patrick M. Kelly | Feb 13, 2014 | Job Market
“Advisory firms are going to have to rethink their hiring philosophies to meet the growing demand for investment advice,” according to industry representatives and academics. Deena Katz, an associate professor of financial planning at Texas Tech University, argued...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Feb 10, 2014 | Financial Recruiting Industry, Job Market
“Cut Your Best Deal Now” OnWallStreet.com’s annual Recruiter Roundtable met in January with discussions on future issues within the industry and the prognosis for financial advisor recruiting in the months to come. Bill Willis, President and CEO of Willis-Consulting,...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jan 20, 2014 | Financial Recruiting Industry, Job Market
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated that financial advising jobs are projected to grow 32% between 2010 and 2020. This will result in the addition of 64,000-plus jobs during that time frame. Good news to be sure. A driving factor behind this growth in jobs is...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 6, 2013 | Financial Advisors, Financial Recruiters, Job Market
It’s a “given” that if you are considering a career in the financial services industry, or if you are considering a move within the industry, you’ll want and need the expertise of an experienced and proven financial services recruiter. But don’t just engage a...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 24, 2013 | Financial Advisor Job Recruits, Financial Services Industry, Job Market
“Financial services firms have to start recruiting the half-million college students who may be interested in becoming advisors, or risk having demand for financial advice outstrip supply within 10 years, according to a recent study, Regeneration: How Gen Y Could...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Aug 27, 2013 | Financial Recruiters, Financial Recruiting Industry, Job Market
Over the twelve plus years of being in the recruiting business, I’ve observed a lot of financial advisors going through the recruiting process who have made two common mistakes which have jeopardized their placement opportunities. Thinking they can do this on their...